Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting - June 24, 2026: Proclamations, Public Hearings, and Legislative Advocacy Contracts
Elk Grove City Council Regular Meeting - June 24, 2026
The Elk Grove City Council held a regular meeting on June 24, 2026, at 6:02 p.m. The meeting began with a closed session disclosure, followed by presentations, public comments, consent calendar approval, two public hearings, and a discussion on legislative advocacy contracts. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
Presentations and Announcements
- Proclamation: Recognized July 12–18, 2026, as Real-Time Crime Center Recognition Week. Police staff highlighted the RTIC's role, noting over 1,000 calls assisted this year, a 10% increase from 2024, with 15% resulting in arrests.
- Certificate of Recognition: Honored Roscate Coffee's 10th anniversary. Owner Anthony Cassius expressed gratitude for community support.
- Civic Summer Program Presentation: Seven student participants spoke about their experiences, thanking the council for making the program paid this year, which removed financial barriers. They shared personal growth in leadership, confidence, and civic awareness.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Mariah Garcia spoke in favor of menstrual equity, urging the city to install free pad stations in city buildings, noting that 51.4% of Elk Grove's population (92,040) are women. She referenced existing programs in schools and state buildings.
- Lynn Wheat commented on the city budget, asking for details on discretionary funds (tax in lieu of), deferred fees for a speculative building, and expressing support for Measure E-funded programs including sidewalk cost-sharing and homeless services. She reported that 39 homeless guests were served in May, with 4 moved to permanent housing.
Consent Calendar
The consent calendar was approved unanimously with no public comments.
Public Hearings
- Item 8.1: Resolution approving the report of delinquent public nuisance abatement and sidewalk repair costs (28 properties totaling $24,324.81) for collection on the 2026-27 secured tax roll. Approved unanimously.
- Item 8.2: Ordinance amending the zoning map and resolution approving a tentative parcel map for 10132 Sheldon Road (rezone from AR5 to AR2, subdivide into two parcels). The applicant, a longtime Elk Grove resident, stated the parcels are for family use. Approved unanimously.
Discussion Item: Legislative Advocacy Program
- Item 9.1: Staff presented recommendations for two contracts: a three-year contract with Van Scoyak Associates for federal government relations ($5,000/month plus travel), and a two-year contract with Capital Advocacy for state government relations ($5,000/month). The ad-hoc committee (Councilmembers Brewer and Vice Mayor) supported both, noting Van Scoyak's continuity on federal projects (securing $3.6 million in grants in three years) and Capital Advocacy's larger firm resources for proactive state advocacy. Capital Advocacy's Sam Amood spoke, highlighting his background with Senator Padilla. The council thanked outgoing firm Gonzalez and Sons. Approved unanimously.
Key Outcomes
- Consent calendar approved.
- Public hearing 8.1 (nuisance abatement) approved.
- Public hearing 8.2 (Sheldon Road rezone) approved.
- Contract with Van Scoyak Associates (federal lobbying) authorized for three years.
- Contract with Capital Advocacy (state lobbying) authorized for two years.
- All votes were 5-0.
Council Comments & Adjournment
Council members wished the community a safe July 4th, reminding residents of illegal fireworks dangers and the city's celebration with a drone show. The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
Meeting Transcript
All right, we have reconvened from closed session. I have the following two disclosure items by a five to zero vote. The city council authorized and directed the city attorney's office to defend the cases of Carte versus the City of Elk Grove and all and Vaden v Sacramento Sheriff Office and all as identified by the case number on the City Council meeting agenda. Also by a five to zero vote, the city council authorized the city attorney's office to initiate litigation in one matter. The name of the defendants and details are not subject to disclosure at this time. Once litigation is filed, the information will be disclosed to any person upon inquiry. So with that, I will adjourn the special meeting at 601 p.m. And that takes us now to the regular meeting. At this time, I will call to order the outgrove city council regular meeting. Today is Wednesday, June the 20 June 24th, 2026. The time is 6.02 p.m. Clerk. Thank you, Mayor. This meeting of the Elk Grove City Council is recorded with closed captioning. The recording will be cable cast on Metro Cable Channel 14, the local government affairs channel on the Comcast and Direct TV Uverse Cable Systems. The recording will also be video streamed at Metro14 Live.secCounty.gov. Tonight's meeting replays will be on Monday, June 29th at 1 p.m. and Friday, July 3rd at 9 a.m. on Metro Channel 14. Once posted, the recordings of this and previous meetings can be viewed on demand at the 3W's.elgrove.gov or YouTube.com/slash metro cable 14. For members of the participating audience who may have personal electronic devices, please place them on silent mode during the meeting or on mute when you are not speaking. The OpenGrove City Council welcomes, appreciates, and encourages participation in the city council meeting. City Council requests that you limit your presentation to three minutes per person per item so that all present will have time to participate. City Council reserves the right to reasonably limit the total time for public comment on a particular notice agenda item as it may deem necessary. Pursuant to resolution number 2026-099. No individual speaker concerning public comment may address the city council for more than three minutes per item. If you wish to address the council during the meeting, please complete a blue speaker card, which can be found at the back of the chamber and provide it to deputy city clerk prior to consideration of the agenda item. With that, Mayor, I'll be moving into our roll call. And for our roll call, I will be starting with Councilmember Roblis. Present. Councilmember Brewer. Present. Here. And Mayor Singh Allen. Everyone's present. All right. Thank you. Next up is our land acknowledgement. Assisting will be our vice mayor. Thank you, Mayor. We honor, respect, and acknowledge Elkgrove's first inhabitants, the Plains Miwok, who lived as sovereign caretakers of this land and these waterways since time immemorial. We commemorate and advocate for their descendants, the Wilton Rancheria tribe, the only federally recognized tribe in Sacramento County who endured because of the bravery, resiliency, and determination of their ancestors, tribal members, and leaders. Alright, thank you. Next up is our pledge of allegiance. I would like to invite up Caleb Xiong to help lead us this evening. If you are able, please rise. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Next up is a brief moment of silence. All right, thank you.
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